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PCOS ladies- it is possible. 106 lost in a year w/NO meds

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  • debbieHOC
    debbieHOC Posts: 56 Member
    You look incrediable... thanks for posting the pics. They inspire us to believe that maybe we can do it too.
  • BelleHeart
    BelleHeart Posts: 281 Member
    awesome!!!!! great job!!
  • StarvingDiva
    StarvingDiva Posts: 1,107 Member
    Great job, I went off all meds about 2 years ago and refuse to go back on them. They were awful for me and did not help.

    I am almost half way to my goa. It IS POSSIBLE!!!

    Nice job! You look amazing.
  • As_Sweet_As_Pea
    As_Sweet_As_Pea Posts: 56 Member
    Thank you Thank you for posting!! Congratulations on your weight loss success! I love reading these success stories. It truly is an inspiration, and great motivator to keep up the hard work!! You look great!!
  • spark_inthedark
    spark_inthedark Posts: 8
    You are really an inspiration; proving that obstacles can be overcome if a person puts the effort in.
  • msteresao
    msteresao Posts: 114 Member
    WOW !!!! You look Great, Nice Work
  • juragirl
    juragirl Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks for sharing. You are amazing.
  • jamesbocco
    jamesbocco Posts: 1
    WOW! I had a very similar scenario. I'm 5' 8 too and was also 272lbs in October last year, I'm at exactly the same weight as you now too (164lbs when I measured tonight)but I look nowhere near as good as you do! I've still got a bit of a belly. I know exactly why that is, because I never put in the strength training, just walked, cycled and ate less...

    Anyway, congrats. You look amazing, it's such a good feeling!
  • StarvingDiva
    StarvingDiva Posts: 1,107 Member
    So here's the basics of what worked for me:

    Cutting down to eating 1500-1800 calories per day.
    Cardio exercise daily: walking, jogging, running, elliptical, biking. 45-120 minutes of sweating per day.
    And 7 months ago I added in strength training at the gym 2-3x/week.

    I'm 5'8" tall and 32 years old.

    Before: size 24 - 270 lbs
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    Size 10 dress - 164lbs
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    If you have any questions, please ask.

    Joy :-)

    What was your diet like? How or did you manage your carbs?
    You are a great inspiration. I too have PCOS.

    Thank you everyone!

    I haven't done anything specifically low carb or no carb. I just stay within my calories as best I can. I use the exercise calories as a buffer. I have tried to increase my protein intake as I'm building muscle.

    By the way that polka dot dress is FABULOUS!
  • Snotori
    Snotori Posts: 156
    way to go!!!
  • LisaDunn01
    LisaDunn01 Posts: 173 Member
    FANTASTIC JOB!!! Well done!
  • misskristy30
    misskristy30 Posts: 76
    Amazing! Truly inspiring!
  • vanessairene
    vanessairene Posts: 104 Member
    FAAAAAAAAABULOUS!!!!
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 985 Member
    You look amazing. WTG!
  • yggdrasill2005
    yggdrasill2005 Posts: 15
    You look amazing. I too have PCOS and have struggled with my weight all of my life. Need to lose about 110 lbs. You're quite the inspiration!
  • HerBravado
    HerBravado Posts: 392 Member
    OMG, I needed to see this. So much.

    :heart: Inspirational! I started at 270--now at 230, & this shows me I can do it.
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    You look AWESOME!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!! :smile:
  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    Needed this. I had my second baby 3 months ago, and my insulin levels spiked again recently, and I haven't been prescribed my metformin yet!
  • 77billie77
    77billie77 Posts: 25 Member
    FABULOUS SUCCESS ... FANTASTIC ENCOURAGEMENT TY 4 SHARING
  • chicken2v
    chicken2v Posts: 68 Member
    Thanks so much for sharing your amazing story! I am another one with PCOS and it is a struggle!
  • MrsMangler
    MrsMangler Posts: 63 Member
    My jaw literally dropped! Great job. You look hot!
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    awesome! i want to show this to a dear friend of mine! she has pcos and is struggling with her weight also. you look fantastic! congrats!
  • RokkinRobin
    RokkinRobin Posts: 13
    You look wonderful! Congratulations! If I could lose even half of what you did i would be overjoyed.
  • NoleGirl0918
    NoleGirl0918 Posts: 213 Member
    You look great! i was diagnosed with PCOS (ironically after having my 2nd child) & definitely find it harder to lose weight - plus it seems that i keep weight in my belly for sure! Thanks for sharing because it definitely is an encouragement to know that it can be done with this condition :-)
  • danettehinkler
    danettehinkler Posts: 8
    You look so good! You are proof that it is possible if you just commit to it.
    I hope to be down 100 lbs at my one yr mark also. So far i have lost 38lbs and right now i am stuck at that #
    Thanks for the inspiration.
  • mikeandkate
    mikeandkate Posts: 22 Member
    Wow you look fantastic, and you are an inspiration to ladies with PCOS. We are TTC #3 and I'm hopeing to do it without Metformin and just a healthy lifestyle :)
  • Kokis214
    Kokis214 Posts: 1
    Chica! Thank You For This! I Too Have PCOS and Have Been Trying For YEARS. Unfortunately I, Unlike You, Cannot Afford Infertility Treatment. I Do Know That Time After Time, Doctors Have Said To Me If I Only Lost Weight I Most Likely Would Have Already Had Children. I Keep Falling Off Track Evertime I Feel I'm Getting No Where, But Knowing I'm Not The Only One Out There With The Same Issue.....Makes A WORLD Of A Difference! God Bless You. Tomorrow Is A New Day, A New Start and I'm Giving It My ALL! <#
  • katkat28
    katkat28 Posts: 28 Member
    Thank you for posting this, how motivating for all of us living with PCOS! Things like this keep me going on those tough days:)
  • Betty_Canada
    Betty_Canada Posts: 85 Member
    Wow, Joy - those pictures are fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration!

    I *am* one of those PCOS people who is losing with Metformin in addition to a 25-30% carb low GI diet, but it's inspiring to see that it can be done without it. I just wasn't having any luck with diet alone, so I guess I need a little more help. :)

    Given that I have about 105-115 lbs to lose and I'm only 10% in, it feels like I haven't accomplished much a lot of the time. This reassures me the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a train. *lol*

    Amazing job though. *claps*

    -Betty-
  • Joannie30
    Joannie30 Posts: 415 Member
    Seriously inspiring! Well done!
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